Arts on the Block
Arts on the Block funds artist fees for Bronx block parties and festivals to boost community engagement and cultural life through creative performances.
Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application portal opens) | April 2027 (full application deadline) | May 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,500 per grant for artist fees; typically one-time award per event.
Summary: Supports Bronx-based block parties and single-block festivals with small grants for artist fees, prioritizing small and first-time applicant organizations.
Key Information: Only block associations and nonprofits based in the Bronx are eligible; individual artists cannot apply directly.
Description
Arts on the Block is a grassroots grant initiative by the Bronx Council on the Arts, providing up to $1,500 to support artist fees at block parties and single-block festivals in the Bronx. The program aims to boost community engagement and attendance by funding creative performances (such as DJs, musicians, dancers, spoken word artists, and more) at local events. Priority is given to small organizations and those who have not previously received funding from BCA. The grant is intended to enrich neighborhood cultural life and is made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts.
